Hello Voters of Bloglandia! Don't worry, I pinky swear that this is NOT going to get political. Now that you've just breathed a sigh of relief, let's get to this super quick post.... The Big News Holy gargoyles, everyone! Kobo has selected my silly little book The Undead Mr Tenpenny as a semi-finalist in their … Continue reading Keep Democracy Alive, or “Mr. Tenpenny Needs You!”
So, How’s That NaNoWriMo Going?
Happy Saturday, Bloglandia!! Okay, writers...how are you doing with your NaNo goals? Of course, if you're nearing the finish line, you're probably not wasting time reading blogs, so why did I even ask? But if you're not furiously cranking out words, have you finished NaNoWriMo? Or did you call it quits? Just remember, there's no … Continue reading So, How’s That NaNoWriMo Going?
October’s Top Reads: Icy Thrillers & Laughing at Death
Hello Again Bloglandia! I know, hearing from me twice in one week. Weird! Anyway, this is just a quick book review post to share a couple reading favorites from October. Now, October was a weird reading month for me, mainly because I wasn't feeling well much of the month...it's tough to read when you just … Continue reading October’s Top Reads: Icy Thrillers & Laughing at Death
Yes or No, NaNoWriMo?
Hello Bloglandia! Well, the season 'tis upon us. No, not the season of "Why the fork have Christmas things been in the stores for two months already?" And no, not the season where you're dreading the countdown of days until they start playing Christmas songs in the stores 24/7. It's the season of NaNoWriMo, or … Continue reading Yes or No, NaNoWriMo?
My, What Big Books You Have…
Note: If you popped over here from my newsletter and the "Shiny Things" link didn't work for you (oops), here's the correct link (I hope). Hello Bloglandia! I like big books and I cannot lie... Sorry, couldn't resist. Anyway, this post is all about LARGE (or are they just big-boned) books, including the biggest, the longest, … Continue reading My, What Big Books You Have…
Feeling the Burn (Out) – September’s Writing Update
Happy Hump Day Bloglandia! How did September treat you? I have to say I'm a little jealous of those of you in the Southern Hemisphere who have just jumped into spring because I absolutely detest autumn. Still, after the brutal heat waves and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest this summer, the mucky rain and cooler … Continue reading Feeling the Burn (Out) – September’s Writing Update
Getting Stoned with Book Makers
Happy Hump Day Bloglandia! Now, before you think this post is about cannabis legalization, it's not. Sorry to disappoint. However, books do take you to all kinds of worlds of the imagination, so in a way, they are mind-altering. And it turns out, over the next few months, books might be just as tough to … Continue reading Getting Stoned with Book Makers
Going Medieval on Book Thieves
Happy Wednesday Bloglandia! So back in the Long Long Ago Times (aka "pre-pandemic") I used to take these things called "vacations." You may have heard of them. To prepare for these vacations, I would go through several mad rituals such as planning outfits (only to wear the same two things the entire trip), organizing toiletries … Continue reading Going Medieval on Book Thieves
Four Times the Fun for Fiction Friday
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia!! Just a quick post to make sure you're all set with reading material for the weekend, especially if you're in the US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. But don't worry, there's something for you no matter where you are because I believe EVERYONE across the globe should spend more time … Continue reading Four Times the Fun for Fiction Friday
Tammie Painter 